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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 264.20 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 264.20 and 167.32 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 264.20 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/264.20 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 264.20 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 44,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.94/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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