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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.22 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.22 and 143.44 is: 215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.22 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.22 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.22 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 38,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.60/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.18

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