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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.78 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.78 and 85.25 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.78 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.78 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.78 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 22,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.23/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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