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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 265.04 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 265.04 and 169.66 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 265.04 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/265.04 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 265.04 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 44,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966.69/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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