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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 265.92 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 265.92 and 143.20 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 265.92 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/265.92 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 265.92 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 38,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,079.74/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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