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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 266.66 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 266.66 and 147.56 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 266.66 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/266.66 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 266.66 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 39,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.83/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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