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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 265.74 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 265.74 and 112.31 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 265.74 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/265.74 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 265.74 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 29,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.37/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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