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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.32 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.32 and 154 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.32 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.32 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.32 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 40,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,859.28/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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