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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.41 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.41 and 74.41 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.41 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.41 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.41 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 19,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749.16/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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