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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.53 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.53 and 105.09 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.53 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.53 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.53 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 27,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904.55/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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