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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.04 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.04 and 104.47 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.04 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.04 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.04 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 27,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792.53/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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