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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.46 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.46 and 153.42 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.46 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.46 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.46 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 40,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880.29/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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