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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.36 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.36 and 116.91 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.36 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.36 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.36 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 31,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.56/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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