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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.28 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.28 and 116.03 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.28 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.28 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.28 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 30,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.52/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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