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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.98 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.98 and 73.20 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.98 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.98 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.98 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 19,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469.74/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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