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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.95 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.95 and 133.20 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.95 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.95 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.95 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 35,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424.54/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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