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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.67 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.67 and 127.78 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.67 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.67 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.67 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 33,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691.75/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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