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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.24 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.24 and 130.25 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.24 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.24 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.24 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 34,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415.94/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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