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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.01 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.01 and 168.03 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.01 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.01 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.01 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 44,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.63/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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