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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.96 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.96 and 123.69 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.96 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.96 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.96 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 33,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020.28/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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