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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.79 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.79 and 143.66 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.79 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.79 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.79 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 38,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,325.72/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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