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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 266.76 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 266.76 and 122.46 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 266.76 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/266.76 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 266.76 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 32,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666.96/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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