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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.22 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.22 and 109 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.22 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.22 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.22 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 29,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017.98/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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