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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.37 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.37 and 130.51 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.37 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.37 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.37 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 34,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,763.41/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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