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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.63 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.63 and 81.50 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.63 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.63 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.63 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 21,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730.35/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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