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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 265.66 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 265.66 and 74.34 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 265.66 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/265.66 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 265.66 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 19,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748.98/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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