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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.70 and 120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.70 and 120.19 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.70 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.70 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.70 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 32,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054.67/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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