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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.54 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.54 and 116.04 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.54 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.54 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.54 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 30,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.30/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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