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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.91 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.91 and 168.49 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.91 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.91 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.91 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 44,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971.67/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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