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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 265.20 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 265.20 and 144.59 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 265.20 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/265.20 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 265.20 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 38,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343.81/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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