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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.32 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.32 and 123.52 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.32 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.32 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.32 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 32,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895.85/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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