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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 265.64 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 265.64 and 108.68 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 265.64 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/265.64 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 265.64 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 28,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867.88/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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