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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.78 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.78 and 126.36 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.78 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.78 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.78 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 33,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709.34/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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