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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.32 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.32 and 74.90 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.32 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.32 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.32 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 19,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947.37/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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