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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 266.31 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 266.31 and 105.18 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 266.31 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/266.31 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 266.31 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 28,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010.49/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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