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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 266.01 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 266.01 and 81.14 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 266.01 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/266.01 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 266.01 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 21,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584.05/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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