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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 245.16 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 245.16 and 170.60 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 245.16 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/245.16 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 245.16 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 41,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824.30/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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