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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.25, 265.67 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.25, 265.67 and 108.62 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.25 : 265.67 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.25/265.67 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.25x = 265.67 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.25x = 28,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856.53/177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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