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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 265.78 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 265.78 and 143.10 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 265.78 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/265.78 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 265.78 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 38,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.12/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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