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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 244.55 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 244.55 and 171.38 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 244.55 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/244.55 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 244.55 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 41,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,910.98/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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