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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 245.15 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 245.15 and 173.32 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 245.15 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/245.15 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 245.15 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 42,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489.40/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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