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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.95 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.95 and 125.27 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.95 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.95 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.95 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 33,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,190.29/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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