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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 266.79 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 266.79 and 176.41 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 266.79 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/266.79 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 266.79 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 47,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.42/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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