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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.71, 265.04 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.71, 265.04 and 174.47 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.71 : 265.04 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.71/265.04 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.71x = 265.04 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.71x = 46,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241.48/177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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