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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.26 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.26 and 108.37 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.26 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.26 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.26 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 28,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746.23/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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