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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 266.59 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 266.59 and 126.64 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 266.59 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/266.59 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 266.59 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 33,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.96/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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