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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 265.86 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 265.86 and 136.69 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 265.86 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/265.86 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 265.86 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 36,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339.35/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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