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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 266.22 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 266.22 and 161.10 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 266.22 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/266.22 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 266.22 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 42,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.04/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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