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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 266.44 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 266.44 and 169.84 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 266.44 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/266.44 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 266.44 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 45,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252.17/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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