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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 265.95 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 265.95 and 165.87 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 265.95 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/265.95 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 265.95 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 44,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113.13/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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