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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 266.76 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 266.76 and 75.19 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 266.76 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/266.76 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 266.76 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 20,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.68/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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