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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 266.11 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 266.11 and 108.04 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 266.11 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/266.11 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 266.11 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 28,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750.52/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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