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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.73 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.73 and 91.18 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.73 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.73 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.73 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 24,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320.77/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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