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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 266.43 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 266.43 and 80.11 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 266.43 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/266.43 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 266.43 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 21,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342.38/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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