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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.51 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.51 and 84.45 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.51 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.51 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.51 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 22,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.32/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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