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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.76 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.76 and 85.23 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.76 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.76 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.76 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 22,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.95/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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