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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 265.49 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 265.49 and 164.49 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 265.49 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/265.49 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 265.49 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 43,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670.45/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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