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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.78 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.78 and 75.15 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.78 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.78 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.78 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 20,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.52/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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