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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.36 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.36 and 108.56 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.36 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.36 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.36 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 28,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.48/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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