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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 266.40 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 266.40 and 81.38 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 266.40 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/266.40 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 266.40 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 21,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678.30/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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