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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.96 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.96 and 126.02 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.96 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.96 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.96 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 33,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516.28/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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