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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.61 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.61 and 78.96 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.61 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.61 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.61 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 21,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051.53/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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