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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 264.93 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 264.93 and 106.46 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 264.93 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/264.93 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 264.93 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 28,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.12/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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