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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.32 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.32 and 108.47 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.32 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.32 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.32 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 28,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.93/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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