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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 265.89 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 265.89 and 74.56 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 265.89 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/265.89 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 265.89 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 19,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824.76/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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