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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.39 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.39 and 131.82 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.39 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.39 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.39 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 34,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,983.71/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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