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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 266.52 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 266.52 and 145.68 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 266.52 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/266.52 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 266.52 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 38,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,826.63/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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