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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 265.77 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 265.77 and 152.93 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 265.77 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/265.77 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 265.77 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 40,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644.55/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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