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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.21 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.21 and 116.11 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.21 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.21 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.21 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 30,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,793.53/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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