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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 263.74 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 263.74 and 132.78 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 263.74 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/263.74 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 263.74 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 35,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.40/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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