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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.22 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.22 and 74.81 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.22 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.22 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.22 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 19,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916.58/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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