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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 267.08 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 267.08 and 126.57 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 267.08 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/267.08 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 267.08 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 33,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803.68/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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