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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.74 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.74 and 108.71 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.74 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.74 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.74 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 28,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888.60/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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