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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 267.10 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 267.10 and 143.66 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 267.10 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/267.10 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 267.10 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 38,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370.39/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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