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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266 and 108.90 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 28,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967.40/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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