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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.37 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.37 and 115.84 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.37 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.37 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.37 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 30,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856.30/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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