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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 266.27 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 266.27 and 131.64 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 266.27 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/266.27 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 266.27 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 35,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052.11/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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