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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 266.04 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 266.04 and 172.80 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 266.04 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/266.04 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 266.04 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 45,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.71/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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