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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.41 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.41 and 74.97 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.41 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.41 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.41 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 19,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972.76/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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