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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 264.89 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 264.89 and 130.98 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 264.89 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/264.89 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 264.89 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 34,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.29/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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