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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 266.22 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 266.22 and 141.48 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 266.22 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/266.22 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 266.22 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 37,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.81/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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