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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.76 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.76 and 75.11 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.76 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.76 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.76 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 20,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.01/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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