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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 244.16 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 244.16 and 173.27 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 244.16 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/244.16 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 244.16 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 42,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304.20/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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