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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.68 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.68 and 108.87 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.68 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.68 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.68 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 28,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924.58/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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