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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.37 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.37 and 116.82 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.37 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.37 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.37 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 31,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.34/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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