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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 265.83 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 265.83 and 108.74 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 265.83 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/265.83 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 265.83 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 28,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.35/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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