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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.14 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.14 and 144.42 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.14 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.14 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.14 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 38,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.52/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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