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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 267.36 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 267.36 and 169.30 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 267.36 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/267.36 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 267.36 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 45,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264.05/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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