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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 266.07 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 266.07 and 122.50 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 266.07 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/266.07 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 266.07 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 32,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.58/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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