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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 264.96 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 264.96 and 108.42 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 264.96 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/264.96 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 264.96 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 28,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726.96/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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