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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.50 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.50 and 157.76 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.50 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.50 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.50 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 41,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883.95/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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