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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 266.28 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 266.28 and 116.59 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 266.28 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/266.28 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 266.28 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 31,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045.59/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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