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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 267.76 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 267.76 and 162.31 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 267.76 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/267.76 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 267.76 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 43,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459.31/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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