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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.59 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.59 and 84.52 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.59 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.59 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.59 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 22,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447.67/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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