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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.70 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.70 and 75.27 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.70 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.70 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.70 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 20,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.51/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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