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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.43 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.43 and 80.74 is: 121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.43 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.43 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.43 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 21,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430.82/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.06

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