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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.79 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.79 and 106.18 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.79 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.79 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.79 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 28,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327.76/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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