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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 267.26 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 267.26 and 126.67 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 267.26 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/267.26 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 267.26 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 33,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853.82/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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