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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.73 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.73 and 138.68 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.73 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.73 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.73 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 36,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849.41/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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