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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.08 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.08 and 136.36 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.08 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.08 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.08 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 36,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.31/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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