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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 265.60 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 265.60 and 168.96 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 265.60 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/265.60 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 265.60 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 44,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875.78/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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