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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 265.73 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 265.73 and 166.65 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 265.73 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/265.73 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 265.73 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 44,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283.90/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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