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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.42 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.42 and 108.44 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.42 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.42 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.42 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 28,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782.14/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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