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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.15 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.15 and 119.87 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.15 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.15 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.15 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 31,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901.47/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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