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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.11 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.11 and 112.59 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.11 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.11 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.11 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 29,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961.04/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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