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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.02 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.02 and 74.82 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.02 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.02 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.02 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 19,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901.91/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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