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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 265.91 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 265.91 and 138.74 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 265.91 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/265.91 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 265.91 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 36,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,890.33/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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