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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 265.68 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 265.68 and 116.30 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 265.68 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/265.68 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 265.68 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 30,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,896.82/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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