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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 265.97 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 265.97 and 170.76 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 265.97 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/265.97 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 265.97 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 45,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,416.97/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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