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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 266.41 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 266.41 and 157.47 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 266.41 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/266.41 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 266.41 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 41,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951.58/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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