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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.97 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.97 and 103.17 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.97 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.97 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.97 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 27,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.12/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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