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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 264.92 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 264.92 and 116.28 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 264.92 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/264.92 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 264.92 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 30,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804.90/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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