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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 245.62 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 245.62 and 172.44 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 245.62 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/245.62 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 245.62 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 42,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.71/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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