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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 266.08 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 266.08 and 74.66 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 266.08 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/266.08 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 266.08 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 19,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865.53/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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