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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.98 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.98 and 81.20 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.98 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.98 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.98 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 21,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597.58/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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