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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 266.40 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 266.40 and 173.52 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 266.40 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/266.40 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 266.40 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 46,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225.73/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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