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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.42 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.42 and 136.65 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.42 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.42 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.42 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 36,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268.96/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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