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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 265.82 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 265.82 and 123.21 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 265.82 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/265.82 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 265.82 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 32,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751.07/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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