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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.85 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.85 and 132.24 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.85 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.85 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.85 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 35,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,288.24/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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