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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.54 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.54 and 105.47 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.54 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.54 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.54 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 28,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110.11/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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