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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 264.18 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 264.18 and 154.29 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 264.18 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/264.18 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 264.18 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 40,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.55/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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