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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.59 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.59 and 171.28 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.59 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.59 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.59 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 45,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490.26/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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