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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.83 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.83 and 74.61 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.83 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.83 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.83 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 19,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,833.58/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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