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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.60 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.60 and 168.32 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.60 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.60 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.60 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 41,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.75/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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