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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 265.83 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 265.83 and 130.46 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 265.83 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/265.83 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 265.83 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 34,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678.85/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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