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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.96 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.96 and 116.38 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.96 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.96 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.96 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 30,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.42/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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