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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 265.94 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 265.94 and 126.51 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 265.94 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/265.94 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 265.94 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 33,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.07/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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