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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 267.04 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 267.04 and 116.80 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 267.04 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/267.04 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 267.04 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 31,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190.27/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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