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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 267.36 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 267.36 and 174.10 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 267.36 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/267.36 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 267.36 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 46,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,547.38/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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