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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 263.64 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 263.64 and 130.66 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 263.64 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/263.64 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 263.64 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 34,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447.20/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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