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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.23 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.23 and 132.38 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.23 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.23 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.23 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 35,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243.53/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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