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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 258.54 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 258.54 and 177.25 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 258.54 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/258.54 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 258.54 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 45,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826.22/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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