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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.28 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.28 and 81.34 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.28 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.28 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.28 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 21,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659.22/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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