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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 265.79 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 265.79 and 85.80 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 265.79 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/265.79 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 265.79 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 22,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.78/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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