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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.98 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.98 and 125.64 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.98 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.98 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.98 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 30,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779.29/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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