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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.08 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.08 and 109.04 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.08 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.08 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.08 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 29,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013.36/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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