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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 264.81 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 264.81 and 125.75 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 264.81 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/264.81 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 264.81 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 33,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.86/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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