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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 264 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 264 and 130.68 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 264 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/264 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 264 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 34,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.52/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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