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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.50 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.50 and 120.36 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.50 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.50 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.50 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 31,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955.58/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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