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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.80 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.80 and 104.03 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.80 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.80 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.80 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 27,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651.17/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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