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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 266.09 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 266.09 and 162.20 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 266.09 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/266.09 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 266.09 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 43,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159.65/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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