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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.08 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.08 and 168.63 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.08 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.08 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.08 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 41,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159.21/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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