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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.70 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.70 and 122.49 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.70 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.70 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.70 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 32,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544.98/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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