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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.30 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.30 and 116.12 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.30 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.30 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.30 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 30,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.64/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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