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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.29 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.29 and 78.79 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.29 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.29 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.29 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 20,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.99/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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