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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.86 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.86 and 105 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.86 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.86 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.86 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 27,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.30/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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