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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.71 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.71 and 74.42 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.71 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.71 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.71 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 19,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772.81/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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