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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 265.96 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 265.96 and 112.58 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 265.96 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/265.96 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 265.96 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 29,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.78/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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