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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.20 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.20 and 142.74 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.20 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.20 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.20 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 37,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,854.65/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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