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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.47, 266.14 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.47, 266.14 and 74.69 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.47 : 266.14 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.47/266.14 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.47x = 266.14 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.47x = 19,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.48/177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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