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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.22 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.22 and 105.52 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.22 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.22 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.22 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 28,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.53/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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