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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.92 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.92 and 116.58 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.92 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.92 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.92 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 31,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000.95/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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