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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 266.02 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 266.02 and 123.06 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 266.02 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/266.02 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 266.02 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 32,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.11/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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