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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.55 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.55 and 108.50 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.55 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.55 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.55 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 28,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810.30/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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