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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 263.84 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 263.84 and 170.57 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 263.84 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/263.84 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 263.84 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 45,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,003.96/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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