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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 265.72 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 265.72 and 133.94 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 265.72 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/265.72 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 265.72 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 35,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590.37/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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