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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 266.52 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 266.52 and 126.18 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 266.52 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/266.52 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 266.52 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 33,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627.53/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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