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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 265.81 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 265.81 and 122.80 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 265.81 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/265.81 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 265.81 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 32,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.47/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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