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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.27 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.27 and 108.82 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.27 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.27 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.27 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 28,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,975.50/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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