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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.80 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.80 and 80.26 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.80 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.80 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.80 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 21,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412.03/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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