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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 264.84 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 264.84 and 122.64 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 264.84 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/264.84 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 264.84 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 32,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,479.98/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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