The sum of three consecutive odd numbers in 177. what is the largest of the three numbers?

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1st odd  = 57

2nd odd  = 59

3rd odd  = 61

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose the numbers to be:

1st odd = x -2

2nd odd = x

3rd odd = x +2

Now according to given conditions:

1st odd + 2nd odd + 3rd odd = 177

x - 2 + x +x + 2 = 177

By add -2 and + 2 will be cancelled

Adding all x

3x = 177

Dividing both sides by 3 we get

x = 177 / 3

x = 59

Now putting x = 59 to get three consecutive odds:

1st odd = x -2 = 59 - 2 = 57

2nd odd = x = 59

3rd odd = x +2 = 59 + 2 = 61

Proof:

1st odd + 2nd odd + 3rd odd = 177

57 + 59 + 61 = 177

177 = 177

hence proved

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