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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 264.29 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 264.29 and 175.30 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 264.29 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/264.29 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 264.29 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 46,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330.04/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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