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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 265.73 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 265.73 and 123.30 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 265.73 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/265.73 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 265.73 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 32,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,763.89/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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