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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.80 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.80 and 175.88 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.80 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.80 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.80 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 46,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748.90/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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