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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 266.22 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 266.22 and 105.25 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 266.22 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/266.22 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 266.22 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 28,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.66/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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