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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 266.18 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 266.18 and 116.85 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 266.18 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/266.18 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 266.18 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 31,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102.55/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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