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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 263.65 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 263.65 and 127.49 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 263.65 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/263.65 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 263.65 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 33,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612.74/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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