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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 264.10 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 264.10 and 155.53 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 264.10 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/264.10 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 264.10 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 41,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075.47/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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