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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.85 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.85 and 127.04 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.85 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.85 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.85 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 33,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900.62/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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