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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 244.40 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 244.40 and 173.54 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 244.40 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/244.40 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 244.40 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 42,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411.09/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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