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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 267.26 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 267.26 and 147.52 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 267.26 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/267.26 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 267.26 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 39,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425.63/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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