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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.65 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.65 and 158.20 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.65 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.65 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.65 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 42,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.83/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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