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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.71 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.71 and 167.43 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.71 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.71 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.71 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 40,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803.53/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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