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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 265.44 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 265.44 and 159.01 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 265.44 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/265.44 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 265.44 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 42,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206.29/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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