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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.14 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.14 and 126.26 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.14 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.14 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.14 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 33,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.87/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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