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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.24 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.24 and 109.08 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.24 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.24 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.24 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 29,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041.46/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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