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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.79, 266.68 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.79, 266.68 and 81.60 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.79 : 266.68 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.79/266.68 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.79x = 266.68 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.79x = 21,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760.71/177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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