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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 266.13 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 266.13 and 153.06 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 266.13 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/266.13 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 266.13 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 40,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733.86/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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