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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 264.44 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 264.44 and 164.48 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 264.44 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/264.44 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 264.44 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 43,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,495.09/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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