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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 267.08 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 267.08 and 147.63 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 267.08 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/267.08 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 267.08 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 39,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428.28/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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