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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 264.57 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 264.57 and 174.15 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 264.57 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/264.57 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 264.57 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 46,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,074.87/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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