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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 266.07 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 266.07 and 108.86 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 266.07 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/266.07 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 266.07 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 28,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964.38/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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