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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 267 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 267 and 167.68 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 267 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/267 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 267 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 44,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770.56/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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