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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 264.87 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 264.87 and 144.86 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 264.87 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/264.87 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 264.87 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 38,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367.74/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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