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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 263.08 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 263.08 and 129.84 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 263.08 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/263.08 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 263.08 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 34,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.31/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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