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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.99 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.99 and 75.25 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.99 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.99 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.99 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 20,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.00/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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