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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.32 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.32 and 167.57 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.32 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.32 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.32 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 44,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,458.35/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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