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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.17 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.17 and 140.79 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.17 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.17 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.17 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 37,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333.32/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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