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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 267.02 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 267.02 and 75.24 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 267.02 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/267.02 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 267.02 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 20,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.49/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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