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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 266.42 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 266.42 and 105.93 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 266.42 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/266.42 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 266.42 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 28,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221.87/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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