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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.01 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.01 and 153.98 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.01 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.01 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.01 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 40,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,958.89/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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