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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 266.28 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 266.28 and 177.53 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 266.28 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/266.28 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 266.28 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 47,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271.36/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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