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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 266.88 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 266.88 and 81.76 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 266.88 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/266.88 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 266.88 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 21,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820.11/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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