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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 267 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 267 and 120.27 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 267 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/267 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 267 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 32,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112.09/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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