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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.77, 245.07 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.77, 245.07 and 172.39 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.77 : 245.07 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.77/245.07 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.77x = 245.07 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.77x = 42,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.62/177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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