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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 266.49 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 266.49 and 74.93 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 266.49 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/266.49 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 266.49 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 19,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.76/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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