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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 266.49 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 266.49 and 105.30 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 266.49 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/266.49 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 266.49 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 28,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.40/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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