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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.42 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.42 and 74.28 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.42 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.42 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.42 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 19,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715.40/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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