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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 264.87 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 264.87 and 157.57 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 264.87 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/264.87 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 264.87 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 41,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734.90/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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