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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.28 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.28 and 105.59 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.28 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.28 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.28 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 28,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,116.51/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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