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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 264.81 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 264.81 and 172.14 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 264.81 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/264.81 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 264.81 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 45,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584.39/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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