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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.32 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.32 and 120.15 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.32 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.32 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.32 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 31,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,998.35/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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