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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.60 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.60 and 80.88 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.60 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.60 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.60 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 21,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481.73/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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