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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.48 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.48 and 126.27 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.48 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.48 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.48 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 30,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,996.13/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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