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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 244.52 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 244.52 and 169.52 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 244.52 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/244.52 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 244.52 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 41,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451.03/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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