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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 267.24 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 267.24 and 168.80 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 267.24 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/267.24 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 267.24 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 45,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110.11/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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