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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 265.97 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 265.97 and 126.25 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 265.97 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/265.97 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 265.97 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 33,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577.81/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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