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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.29 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.29 and 154.26 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.29 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.29 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.29 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 40,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923.64/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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