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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.30 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.30 and 143.34 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.30 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.30 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.30 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 38,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171.44/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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