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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.97 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.97 and 136.77 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.97 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.97 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.97 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 36,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,376.72/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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