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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 265.79 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 265.79 and 79.65 is: 119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 265.79 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/265.79 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 265.79 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 21,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169.78/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.50

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