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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.50 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.50 and 119.46 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.50 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.50 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.50 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 31,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.63/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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