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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 266.18 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 266.18 and 123.41 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 266.18 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/266.18 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 266.18 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 32,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847.33/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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