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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.83 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.83 and 168.65 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.83 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.83 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.83 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 44,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.24/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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