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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 266.53 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 266.53 and 73.55 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 266.53 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/266.53 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 266.53 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 19,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604.13/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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