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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.49 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.49 and 80.86 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.49 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.49 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.49 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 21,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467.52/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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