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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.80 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.80 and 168.77 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.80 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.80 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.80 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 41,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146.13/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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