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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 265.51 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 265.51 and 138.47 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 265.51 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/265.51 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 265.51 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 36,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,765.01/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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