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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 265.78 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 265.78 and 105.06 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 265.78 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/265.78 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 265.78 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 27,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923.97/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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