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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 266.03 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 266.03 and 81.32 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 266.03 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/266.03 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 266.03 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 21,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,633.56/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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