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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.94 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.94 and 105.75 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.94 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.94 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.94 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 28,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.91/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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