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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.86 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.86 and 116.16 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.86 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.86 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.86 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 30,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882.30/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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