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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.56 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.56 and 127.77 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.56 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.56 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.56 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 33,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.19/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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