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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 265.88 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 265.88 and 173.21 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 265.88 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/265.88 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 265.88 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 46,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052.18/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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