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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 267.32 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 267.32 and 164.44 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 267.32 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/267.32 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 267.32 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 43,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.28/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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