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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.94 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.94 and 81.76 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.94 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.94 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.94 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 21,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825.01/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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