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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 264.66 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 264.66 and 167.10 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 264.66 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/264.66 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 264.66 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 44,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224.69/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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