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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.82 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.82 and 75.18 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.82 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.82 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.82 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 20,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059.75/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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