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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.45 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.45 and 116.18 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.45 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.45 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.45 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 30,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839.98/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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