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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 263.88 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 263.88 and 129.61 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 263.88 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/263.88 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 263.88 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 34,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,201.49/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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