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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.35 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.35 and 130.55 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.35 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.35 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.35 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 34,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510.89/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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