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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.52 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.52 and 123.46 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.52 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.52 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.52 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 32,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.56/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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