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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.47 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.47 and 80.82 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.47 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.47 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.47 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 21,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.29/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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