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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.41 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.41 and 91.50 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.41 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.41 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.41 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 24,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285.02/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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