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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 265.92 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 265.92 and 131.70 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 265.92 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/265.92 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 265.92 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 35,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021.66/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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