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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.85 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.85 and 117.26 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.85 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.85 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.85 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 31,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,289.50/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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