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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.73, 264.81 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.73, 264.81 and 169.86 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.73 : 264.81 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.73/264.81 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.73x = 264.81 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.73x = 44,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,982.26/177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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