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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.33 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.33 and 85.55 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.33 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.33 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.33 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 22,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698.55/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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