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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.40 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.40 and 116.92 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.40 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.40 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.40 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 31,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147.49/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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