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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.48 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.48 and 119.84 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.48 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.48 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.48 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 31,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934.96/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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