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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.43 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.43 and 164.20 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.43 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.43 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.43 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 43,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.81/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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