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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 243.72 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 243.72 and 168.86 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 243.72 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/243.72 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 243.72 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 41,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,154.56/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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