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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.74 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.74 and 105.04 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.74 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.74 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.74 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 27,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913.33/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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