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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 266.10 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 266.10 and 137.02 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 266.10 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/266.10 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 266.10 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 36,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.02/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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