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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.28 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.28 and 126 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.28 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.28 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.28 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 33,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425.60/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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