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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 267.24 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 267.24 and 170.66 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 267.24 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/267.24 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 267.24 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 45,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607.18/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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