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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 265.02 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 265.02 and 168.49 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 265.02 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/265.02 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 265.02 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 44,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.22/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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