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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.36 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.36 and 144.51 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.36 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.36 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.36 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 38,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.12/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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