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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 265.75 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 265.75 and 159.81 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 265.75 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/265.75 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 265.75 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 42,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468.11/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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