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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 264.81 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 264.81 and 157.26 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 264.81 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/264.81 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 264.81 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 41,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.02/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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