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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.30 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.30 and 85.04 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.30 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.30 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.30 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 22,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.71/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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