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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.20 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.20 and 122.64 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.20 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.20 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.20 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 32,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524.13/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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