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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.70 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.70 and 80.92 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.70 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.70 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.70 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 21,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.44/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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