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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.98 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.98 and 74.49 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.98 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.98 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.98 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 19,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.85/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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