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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 266.58 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 266.58 and 119.91 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 266.58 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/266.58 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 266.58 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 31,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,966.61/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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