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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 266.55 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 266.55 and 153.33 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 266.55 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/266.55 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 266.55 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 40,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,870.11/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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