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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.21 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.21 and 145 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.21 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.21 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.21 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 38,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,455.45/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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