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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 266.28 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 266.28 and 170.60 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 266.28 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/266.28 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 266.28 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 45,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427.37/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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