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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.28 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.28 and 108.45 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.28 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.28 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.28 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 28,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.07/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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