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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.06 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.06 and 122.65 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.06 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.06 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.06 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 32,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,630.93/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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