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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.73 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.73 and 136.89 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.73 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.73 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.73 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 36,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.10/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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