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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 266 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 266 and 163.50 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 266 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/266 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 266 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 43,491
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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