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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.45 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.45 and 74.93 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.45 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.45 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.45 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 19,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965.10/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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