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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.70 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.70 and 81.50 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.70 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.70 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.70 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 21,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736.05/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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