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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 244.49 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 244.49 and 167.04 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 244.49 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/244.49 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 244.49 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 40,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839.24/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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