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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 267.17 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 267.17 and 173.79 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 267.17 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/267.17 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 267.17 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 46,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,430.61/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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