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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 265.57 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 265.57 and 108.71 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 265.57 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/265.57 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 265.57 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 28,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.11/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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