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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 265.74 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 265.74 and 156.92 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 265.74 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/265.74 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 265.74 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 41,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699.92/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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