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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.07 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.07 and 154.50 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.07 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.07 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.07 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 41,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107.82/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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