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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.55 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.55 and 112.90 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.55 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.55 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.55 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 30,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093.50/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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