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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 266.09 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 266.09 and 123.63 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 266.09 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/266.09 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 266.09 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 32,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895.09/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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