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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 266.07 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 266.07 and 162.91 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 266.07 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/266.07 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 266.07 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 43,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344.13/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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