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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 265.68 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 265.68 and 123.08 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 265.68 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/265.68 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 265.68 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 32,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.89/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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