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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.16 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.16 and 113.28 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.16 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.16 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.16 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 30,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150.60/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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