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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.91 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.91 and 79.95 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.91 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.91 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.91 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 21,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259.50/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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