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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.38 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.38 and 122.82 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.38 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.38 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.38 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 32,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.97/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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