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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.38 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.38 and 74.99 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.38 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.38 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.38 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 19,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.31/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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