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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.69 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.69 and 116.15 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.69 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.69 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.69 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 30,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974.13/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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