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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.68 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.68 and 167.56 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.68 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.68 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.68 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 44,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517.34/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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