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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.40 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.40 and 109.40 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.40 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.40 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.40 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 29,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144.16/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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