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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 266.28 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 266.28 and 116.52 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 266.28 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/266.28 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 266.28 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 31,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,026.95/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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