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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.80 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.80 and 81 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.80 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.80 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.80 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 21,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.80/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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