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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.81 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.81 and 80.39 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.81 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.81 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.81 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 21,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447.12/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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