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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 266.26 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 266.26 and 81.24 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 266.26 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/266.26 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 266.26 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 21,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630.96/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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