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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.90 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.90 and 74.65 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.90 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.90 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.90 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 19,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.44/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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