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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.32 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.32 and 80.63 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.32 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.32 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.32 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 21,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.43/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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