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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 265.96 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 265.96 and 104.36 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 265.96 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/265.96 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 265.96 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 27,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.85/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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