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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.58 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.58 and 170.10 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.58 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.58 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.58 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 45,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.26/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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