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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.69 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.69 and 132.23 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.69 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.69 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.69 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 35,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265.42/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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