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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.80 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.80 and 132.12 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.80 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.80 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.80 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 35,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,117.50/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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