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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.25, 265.41 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.25, 265.41 and 157.66 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.25 : 265.41 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.25/265.41 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.25x = 265.41 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.25x = 41,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.21/177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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