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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.94 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.94 and 79.77 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.94 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.94 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.94 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 21,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.63/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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