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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.80 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.80 and 108.35 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.80 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.80 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.80 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 28,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.43/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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