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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.47 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.47 and 136.36 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.47 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.47 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.47 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 36,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199.49/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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