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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.86 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.86 and 112.36 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.86 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.86 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.86 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 29,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.03/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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