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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 266.40 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 266.40 and 81.34 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 266.40 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/266.40 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 266.40 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 21,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.98/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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