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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 267.06 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 267.06 and 154.28 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 267.06 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/267.06 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 267.06 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 41,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.02/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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