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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 266.44 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 266.44 and 161.52 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 266.44 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/266.44 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 266.44 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 43,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,035.39/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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