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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 244.76 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 244.76 and 174.69 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 244.76 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/244.76 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 244.76 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 42,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.25/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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