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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 265.65 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 265.65 and 138.70 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 265.65 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/265.65 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 265.65 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 36,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844.99/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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