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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.22 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.22 and 125.38 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.22 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.22 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.22 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 33,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,253.28/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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