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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.18 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.18 and 134.46 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.18 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.18 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.18 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 35,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789.89/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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