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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 265.78 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 265.78 and 157.34 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 265.78 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/265.78 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 265.78 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 41,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.69/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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