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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 263.54 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 263.54 and 168.34 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 263.54 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/263.54 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 263.54 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 44,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.32/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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