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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 267.02 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 267.02 and 166.78 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 267.02 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/267.02 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 267.02 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 44,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.60/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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