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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 266.22 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 266.22 and 154.40 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 266.22 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/266.22 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 266.22 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 41,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.37/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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