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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 266.18 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 266.18 and 111.23 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 266.18 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/266.18 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 266.18 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 29,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605.31/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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