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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 268.03 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 268.03 and 162.88 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 268.03 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/268.03 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 268.03 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 43,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656.73/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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