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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.20 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.20 and 105.42 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.20 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.20 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.20 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 28,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062.80/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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