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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.58 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.58 and 81.56 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.58 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.58 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.58 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 21,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742.26/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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