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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.29 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.29 and 136.27 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.29 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.29 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.29 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 36,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.07/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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