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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.77, 266.42 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.77, 266.42 and 131.75 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.77 : 266.42 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.77/266.42 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.77x = 266.42 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.77x = 35,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.84/177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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