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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.53 and 79.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.53 and 79.49 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.53 = 79.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.53 = 79.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.53 × 79.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 21,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106.98/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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