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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.61 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.61 and 170.23 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.61 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.61 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.61 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 45,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385.02/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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