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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.62 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.62 and 74.42 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.62 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.62 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.62 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 19,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767.44/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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