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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 267.62 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 267.62 and 167.63 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 267.62 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/267.62 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 267.62 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 44,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,858.96/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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