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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 263.73 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 263.73 and 168.27 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 263.73 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/263.73 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 263.73 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 44,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377.85/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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