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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 265.91 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 265.91 and 131.58 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 265.91 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/265.91 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 265.91 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 34,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987.78/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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