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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 245.24 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 245.24 and 171.88 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 245.24 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/245.24 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 245.24 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 42,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151.85/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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