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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 266.03 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 266.03 and 123.08 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 266.03 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/266.03 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 266.03 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 32,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741.03/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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