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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 243.90 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 243.90 and 168.04 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 243.90 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/243.90 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 243.90 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 40,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.96/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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