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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 266.15 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 266.15 and 105.19 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 266.15 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/266.15 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 266.15 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 27,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.92/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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