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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 265.40 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 265.40 and 153.28 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 265.40 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/265.40 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 265.40 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 40,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680.71/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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