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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.73 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.73 and 119.96 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.73 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.73 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.73 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 31,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996.93/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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