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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.60 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.60 and 119.20 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.60 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.60 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.60 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 31,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659.52/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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