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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.73, 245.70 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.73, 245.70 and 170.51 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.73 : 245.70 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.73/245.70 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.73x = 245.70 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.73x = 41,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.08/177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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