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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.77 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.77 and 116.19 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.77 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.77 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.77 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 30,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,879.82/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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