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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.86 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.86 and 75.20 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.86 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.86 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.86 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 20,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067.87/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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