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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.48 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.48 and 162.41 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.48 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.48 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.48 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 43,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114.87/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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