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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.82 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.82 and 81.72 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.82 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.82 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.82 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 21,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.53/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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