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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.13 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.13 and 171.71 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.13 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.13 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.13 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 41,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917.48/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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