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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.84 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.84 and 168.90 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.84 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.84 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.84 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 41,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184.58/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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