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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.64 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.64 and 119.45 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.64 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.64 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.64 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 31,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,730.76/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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