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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.28 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.28 and 105.44 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.28 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.28 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.28 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 28,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.56/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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