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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.79 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.79 and 80.30 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.79 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.79 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.79 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 21,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421.90/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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