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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 244.02 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 244.02 and 168.85 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 244.02 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/244.02 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 244.02 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 41,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.78/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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