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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 265.52 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 265.52 and 136.62 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 265.52 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/265.52 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 265.52 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 36,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274.66/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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