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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.95 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.95 and 112.05 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.95 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.95 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.95 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 29,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.70/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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