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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.86 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.86 and 116.32 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.86 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.86 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.86 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 30,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924.84/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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