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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.65 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.65 and 80.30 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.65 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.65 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.65 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 21,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412.00/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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