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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 266.24 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 266.24 and 113.16 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 266.24 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/266.24 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 266.24 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 30,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127.72/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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