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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 265.05 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 265.05 and 112.77 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 265.05 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/265.05 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 265.05 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 29,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889.69/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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