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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 266.04 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 266.04 and 168.96 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 266.04 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/266.04 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 266.04 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 44,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.12/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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