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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 266.43 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 266.43 and 112.71 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 266.43 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/266.43 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 266.43 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 30,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029.33/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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