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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.64 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.64 and 112.28 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.64 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.64 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.64 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 29,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.06/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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