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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 266.21 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 266.21 and 74.80 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 266.21 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/266.21 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 266.21 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 19,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912.51/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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