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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.88 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.88 and 104.31 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.88 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.88 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.88 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 27,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734.20/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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