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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.08 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.08 and 157.84 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.08 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.08 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.08 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 41,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.07/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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