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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 266.52 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 266.52 and 116.78 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 266.52 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/266.52 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 266.52 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 31,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.21/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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