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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.27 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.27 and 123.57 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.27 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.27 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.27 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 32,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902.37/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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