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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 266.04 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 266.04 and 113 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 266.04 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/266.04 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 266.04 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 30,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062.52/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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