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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.92 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.92 and 74.59 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.92 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.92 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.92 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 19,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,834.66/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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