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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.68 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.68 and 85.68 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.68 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.68 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.68 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 22,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763.46/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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