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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 265.19 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 265.19 and 131.31 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 265.19 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/265.19 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 265.19 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 34,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821.44/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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