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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.79 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.79 and 105.86 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.79 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.79 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.79 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 28,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242.39/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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