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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.44 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.44 and 119.25 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.44 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.44 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.44 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 31,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.72/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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