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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.45 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.45 and 104.47 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.45 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.45 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.45 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 27,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836.03/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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