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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.31 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.31 and 105.84 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.31 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.31 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.31 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 28,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.25/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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