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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.42 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.42 and 111.96 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.42 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.42 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.42 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 29,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716.42/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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