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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 267.13 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 267.13 and 123.66 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 267.13 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/267.13 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 267.13 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 33,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,033.30/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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