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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.71 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.71 and 123.71 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.71 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.71 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.71 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 32,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993.28/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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