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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.26 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.26 and 119.46 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.26 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.26 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.26 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 31,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687.96/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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