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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.58 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.58 and 112.68 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.58 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.58 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.58 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 30,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.23/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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