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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 266.04 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 266.04 and 154.26 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 266.04 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/266.04 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 266.04 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 41,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039.33/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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