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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.54 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.54 and 166.76 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.54 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.54 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.54 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 40,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779.49/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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