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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 265.85 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 265.85 and 105.01 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 265.85 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/265.85 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 265.85 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 27,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.05/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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