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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 263.45 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 263.45 and 130.08 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 263.45 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/263.45 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 263.45 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 34,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267.61/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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