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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.55 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.55 and 105.01 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.55 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.55 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.55 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 27,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.88/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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