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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 265.02 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 265.02 and 174.50 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 265.02 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/265.02 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 265.02 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 46,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245.12/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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