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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.82 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.82 and 116.51 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.82 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.82 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.82 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 30,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968.78/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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