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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 266.63 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 266.63 and 105.57 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 266.63 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/266.63 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 266.63 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 28,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148.13/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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