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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 267.12 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 267.12 and 176.78 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 267.12 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/267.12 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 267.12 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 47,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221.47/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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