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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 251.90 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 251.90 and 177.80 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 251.90 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/251.90 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 251.90 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 44,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.82/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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