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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 265.69 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 265.69 and 104.05 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 265.69 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/265.69 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 265.69 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 27,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643.20/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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