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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 244.05 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 244.05 and 173.28 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 244.05 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/244.05 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 244.05 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 42,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288.98/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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