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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 266.19 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 266.19 and 108.93 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 266.19 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/266.19 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 266.19 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 28,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996.08/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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