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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.50 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.50 and 116.22 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.50 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.50 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.50 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 30,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856.41/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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