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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.47, 265.68 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.47, 265.68 and 125.22 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.47 : 265.68 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.47/265.68 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.47x = 265.68 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.47x = 33,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.70/177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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