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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 265.86 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 265.86 and 157.15 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 265.86 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/265.86 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 265.86 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 41,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.90/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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