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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.76 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.76 and 120.13 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.76 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.76 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.76 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 32,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045.88/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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