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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 265.62 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 265.62 and 119.68 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 265.62 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/265.62 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 265.62 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 31,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,788.80/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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