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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.19 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.19 and 159.49 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.19 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.19 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.19 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 42,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454.64/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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