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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.49 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.49 and 164.34 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.49 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.49 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.49 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 43,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794.97/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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