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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.23 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.23 and 169.50 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.23 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.23 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.23 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 44,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.49/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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