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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.51 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.51 and 161.10 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.51 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.51 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.51 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 42,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773.86/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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