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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.32 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.32 and 125.12 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.32 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.32 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.32 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 30,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569.32/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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