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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 265.95 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 265.95 and 134.31 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 265.95 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/265.95 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 265.95 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 35,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.74/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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