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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 244.05 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 244.05 and 125.46 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 244.05 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/244.05 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 244.05 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 30,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.51/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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