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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.87 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.87 and 108.91 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.87 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.87 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.87 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 28,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955.90/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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