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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.41 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.41 and 81.44 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.41 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.41 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.41 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 21,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696.02/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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