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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.44 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.44 and 168.61 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.44 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.44 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.44 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 44,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755.84/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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