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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.42 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.42 and 136.54 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.42 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.42 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.42 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 36,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,240.45/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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