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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.99 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.99 and 104.29 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.99 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.99 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.99 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 27,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.10/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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