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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.42 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.42 and 167.81 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.42 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.42 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.42 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 41,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014.48/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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