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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 264.56 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 264.56 and 161.28 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 264.56 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/264.56 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 264.56 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 42,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.24/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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