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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.30 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.30 and 81.39 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.30 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.30 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.30 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 21,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674.16/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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