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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.95 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.95 and 167.28 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.95 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.95 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.95 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 44,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,488.12/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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