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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.72 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.72 and 143.16 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.72 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.72 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.72 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 38,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040.48/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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