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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 265.47 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 265.47 and 141 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 265.47 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/265.47 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 265.47 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 37,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431.27/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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