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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.69 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.69 and 157.02 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.69 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.69 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.69 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 41,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717.84/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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