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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 265.76 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 265.76 and 159.62 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 265.76 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/265.76 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 265.76 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 42,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419.81/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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