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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.74 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.74 and 131.62 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.74 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.74 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.74 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 34,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,976.70/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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