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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266 and 115.78 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 30,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797.48/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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