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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 266.04 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 266.04 and 74.66 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 266.04 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/266.04 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 266.04 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 19,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.22/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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