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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.13 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.13 and 115.97 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.13 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.13 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.13 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 30,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746.55/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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