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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 244.86 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 244.86 and 169.52 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 244.86 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/244.86 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 244.86 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 41,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508.67/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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