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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.94 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.94 and 108.90 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.94 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.94 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.94 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 28,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,960.87/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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