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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.47, 266.45 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.47, 266.45 and 163.16 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.47 : 266.45 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.47/266.45 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.47x = 266.45 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.47x = 43,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,471.83/177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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