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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 245.46 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 245.46 and 169.23 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 245.46 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/245.46 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 245.46 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 41,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.20/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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