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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 243.83 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 243.83 and 125.09 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 243.83 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/243.83 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 243.83 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 30,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500.07/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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