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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 265.97 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 265.97 and 143.13 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 265.97 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/265.97 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 265.97 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 38,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.84/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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