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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.03 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.03 and 108.93 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.03 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.03 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.03 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 28,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.92/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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