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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.49 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.49 and 172.14 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.49 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.49 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.49 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 45,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701.45/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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