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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 265.40 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 265.40 and 176.70 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 265.40 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/265.40 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 265.40 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 46,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,895.30/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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