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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 265.05 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 265.05 and 167.38 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 265.05 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/265.05 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 265.05 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 44,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.07/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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