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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 267.21 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 267.21 and 172.98 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 267.21 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/267.21 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 267.21 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 46,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221.99/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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