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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.02 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.02 and 140.32 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.02 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.02 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.02 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 37,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187.61/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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