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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 266.59 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 266.59 and 164.63 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 266.59 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/266.59 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 266.59 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 43,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889.58/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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