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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 265.73 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 265.73 and 74.54 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 265.73 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/265.73 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 265.73 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 19,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.81/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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