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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.70 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.70 and 85.79 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.70 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.70 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.70 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 22,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792.65/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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