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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.25 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.25 and 112.68 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.25 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.25 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.25 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 30,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.47/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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