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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.46 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.46 and 157.56 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.46 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.46 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.46 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 41,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983.44/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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