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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 267.18 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 267.18 and 105.02 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 267.18 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/267.18 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 267.18 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 28,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.24/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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