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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 266.06 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 266.06 and 112.38 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 266.06 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/266.06 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 266.06 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 29,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899.26/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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