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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 265.86 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 265.86 and 141.48 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 265.86 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/265.86 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 265.86 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 37,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613.87/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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