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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 263.81 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 263.81 and 129.63 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 263.81 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/263.81 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 263.81 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 34,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196.05/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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