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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.40 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.40 and 79.53 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.40 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.40 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.40 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 21,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107.26/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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