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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 244.45 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 244.45 and 172.65 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 244.45 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/244.45 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 244.45 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 42,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204.29/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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