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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.82 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.82 and 104.94 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.82 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.82 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.82 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 28,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.09/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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