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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 265.94 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 265.94 and 74.78 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 265.94 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/265.94 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 265.94 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 19,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.99/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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