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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.76 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.76 and 108.82 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.76 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.76 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.76 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 28,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.13/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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