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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 266.98 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 266.98 and 75.27 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 266.98 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/266.98 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 266.98 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 20,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095.58/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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