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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.90 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.90 and 175.14 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.90 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.90 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.90 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 46,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743.99/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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