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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.36 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.36 and 80.12 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.36 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.36 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.36 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 21,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.63/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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