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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.50 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.50 and 74.27 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.50 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.50 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.50 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 19,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.36/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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