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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.14 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.14 and 130.48 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.14 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.14 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.14 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 34,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464.99/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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