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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 265.96 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 265.96 and 175.42 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 265.96 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/265.96 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 265.96 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 46,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,654.70/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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