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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 265.97 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 265.97 and 74.72 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 265.97 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/265.97 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 265.97 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 19,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.57/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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