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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.76 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.76 and 116.20 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.76 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.76 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.76 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 30,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.31/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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