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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.16 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.16 and 129.65 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.16 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.16 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.16 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 34,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117.38/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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