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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.86 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.86 and 108.74 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.86 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.86 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.86 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 28,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909.62/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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