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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.31 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.31 and 108.38 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.31 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.31 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.31 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 28,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.30/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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