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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.90 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.90 and 136.29 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.90 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.90 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.90 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 36,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.51/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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