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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 244.86 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 244.86 and 173.78 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 244.86 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/244.86 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 244.86 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 42,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551.77/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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