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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.56 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.56 and 125.56 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.56 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.56 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.56 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 30,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706.95/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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