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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.50 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.50 and 174.36 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.50 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.50 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.50 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 46,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.94/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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