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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.40 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.40 and 131.37 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.40 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.40 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.40 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 34,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866.30/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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