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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.73 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.73 and 128.40 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.73 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.73 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.73 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 34,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119.59/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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