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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.16 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.16 and 131.97 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.16 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.16 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.16 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 35,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.14/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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