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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 266.14 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 266.14 and 116.48 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 266.14 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/266.14 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 266.14 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 30,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999.99/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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