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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 265.21 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 265.21 and 130.75 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 265.21 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/265.21 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 265.21 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 34,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.21/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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