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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.95 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.95 and 105.39 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.95 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.95 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.95 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 28,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.47/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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