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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.30 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.30 and 74.75 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.30 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.30 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.30 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 19,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904.22/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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