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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.51 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.51 and 153.67 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.51 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.51 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.51 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 40,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800.92/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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