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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.73, 266.56 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.73, 266.56 and 173.36 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.73 : 266.56 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.73/266.56 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.73x = 266.56 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.73x = 46,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211.07/177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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