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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.40 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.40 and 80.10 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.40 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.40 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.40 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 21,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.64/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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