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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 266.16 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 266.16 and 79.86 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 266.16 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/266.16 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 266.16 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 21,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.54/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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