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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.30 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.30 and 159.44 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.30 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.30 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.30 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 42,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458.87/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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