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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.40 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.40 and 122.57 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.40 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.40 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.40 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 32,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651.32/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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