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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 267.06 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 267.06 and 120.04 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 267.06 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/267.06 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 267.06 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 32,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056.55/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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