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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 243.89 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 243.89 and 175.07 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 243.89 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/243.89 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 243.89 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 42,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697.82/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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