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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.66 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.66 and 164.82 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.66 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.66 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.66 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 43,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950.90/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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