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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.68 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.68 and 80.93 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.68 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.68 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.68 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 21,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501.48/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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