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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 245.03 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 245.03 and 174.62 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 245.03 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/245.03 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 245.03 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 42,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786.88/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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