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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 265.48 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 265.48 and 116.54 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 265.48 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/265.48 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 265.48 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 30,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938.42/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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