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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.51 and 106.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.51 and 106.00 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.51 = 106.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.51 = 106.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.51 × 106.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 28,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248.73/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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