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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.18 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.18 and 138.36 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.18 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.18 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.18 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 36,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690.30/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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