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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.79 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.79 and 116.81 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.79 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.79 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.79 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 31,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163.74/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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