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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 267.22 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 267.22 and 169.23 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 267.22 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/267.22 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 267.22 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 45,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221.64/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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