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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.43 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.43 and 120.50 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.43 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.43 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.43 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 32,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.82/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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