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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.22 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.22 and 158.19 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.22 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.22 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.22 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 42,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.34/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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