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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.00 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.00 and 162.59 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.00 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.00 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.00 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 43,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246.80/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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