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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.03 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.03 and 172.53 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.03 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.03 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.03 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 42,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.16/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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