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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.71 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.71 and 130.60 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.71 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.71 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.71 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 34,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.13/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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