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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 266.16 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 266.16 and 138.71 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 266.16 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/266.16 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 266.16 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 36,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.05/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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