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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 264.21 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 264.21 and 162.57 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 264.21 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/264.21 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 264.21 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 42,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952.62/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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