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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.16 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.16 and 161.99 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.16 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.16 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.16 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 43,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115.26/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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