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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.37 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.37 and 116.93 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.37 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.37 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.37 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 31,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145.31/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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