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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.16 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.16 and 112.22 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.16 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.16 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.16 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 29,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756.26/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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