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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 264.38 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 264.38 and 166.14 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 264.38 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/264.38 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 264.38 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 43,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924.09/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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