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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.65 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.65 and 122.83 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.65 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.65 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.65 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 32,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628.46/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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