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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 266.55 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 266.55 and 123.32 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 266.55 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/266.55 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 266.55 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 32,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.61/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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