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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.78 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.78 and 80.94 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.78 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.78 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.78 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 21,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.23/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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