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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.07 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.07 and 141.12 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.07 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.07 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.07 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 37,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.47/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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