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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 266.40 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 266.40 and 116.80 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 266.40 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/266.40 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 266.40 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 31,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115.52/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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