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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 245.60 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 245.60 and 173.96 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 245.60 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/245.60 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 245.60 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 42,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.58/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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