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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 265.97 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 265.97 and 116.61 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 265.97 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/265.97 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 265.97 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 31,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.05/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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