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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 266.40 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 266.40 and 175.68 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 266.40 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/266.40 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 266.40 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 46,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,801.15/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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