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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.14 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.14 and 168.93 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.14 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.14 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.14 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 44,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790.10/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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