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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 266.69 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 266.69 and 109.22 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 266.69 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/266.69 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 266.69 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 29,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,127.34/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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