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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.55 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.55 and 174.10 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.55 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.55 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.55 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 46,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406.36/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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