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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.68 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.68 and 140.78 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.68 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.68 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.68 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 37,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.10/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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