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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 243.84 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 243.84 and 165.70 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 243.84 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/243.84 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 243.84 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 40,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404.29/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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