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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.29 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.29 and 105.51 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.29 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.29 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.29 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 28,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096.26/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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