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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.78 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.78 and 80.56 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.78 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.78 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.78 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 21,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.39/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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