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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 244.56 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 244.56 and 168.01 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 244.56 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/244.56 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 244.56 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 41,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.53/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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