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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.40 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.40 and 153.84 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.40 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.40 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.40 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 40,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982.98/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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