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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 265.76 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 265.76 and 132.10 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 265.76 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/265.76 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 265.76 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 35,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.90/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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