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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.58 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.58 and 177.51 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.58 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.58 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.58 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 47,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320.62/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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