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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.18 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.18 and 111.93 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.18 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.18 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.18 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 29,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681.18/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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