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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.39 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.39 and 126.46 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.39 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.39 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.39 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 33,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687.85/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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