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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 265.88 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 265.88 and 144.92 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 265.88 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/265.88 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 265.88 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 38,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531.33/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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