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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 265.98 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 265.98 and 131.96 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 265.98 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/265.98 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 265.98 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 35,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.72/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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