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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.54 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.54 and 144.80 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.54 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.54 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.54 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 38,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.19/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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