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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.02 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.02 and 119.54 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.02 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.02 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.02 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 31,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,799.66/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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