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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 266.39 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 266.39 and 125.31 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 266.39 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/266.39 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 266.39 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 33,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382.17/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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