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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.77 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.77 and 168.67 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.77 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.77 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.77 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 44,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,996.10/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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