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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 266.52 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 266.52 and 74.84 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 266.52 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/266.52 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 266.52 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 19,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.02/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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