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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 266.08 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 266.08 and 112.02 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 266.08 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/266.08 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 266.08 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 29,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.28/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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