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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 266.18 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 266.18 and 162.64 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 266.18 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/266.18 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 266.18 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 43,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.03/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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