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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 245.03 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 245.03 and 170.37 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 245.03 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/245.03 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 245.03 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 41,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,744.91/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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